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Operating Under the Influence Of Alcohol (OUI)
Over the last several years there has been a concerted effort to strengthen and enhance the OUI Laws of Massachusetts. In fact, the Massachusetts OUI statute has been revised 18 times since 1991. The MA Legislature has not only strengthened the existing laws (reducing the "Legal Limit" from .10  to .08) but has also enacted new laws with what some believe to be Draconian penalties. No matter what your view, the MA OUI Laws are here to stay and they are applied to all. It no longer matters if you have a friend who is a police officer or a politician, or even if you hold some highly visible or prestigious position yourself. There is a zero tolerance policy in Massachusetts when it come to keeping the roadways clear of impaired drivers. Gregory Casale Attorney At Law Specializes in Operating Under the Influence cases. We handle 1s, 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th offenses in cities and counties throughout Massachusetts.

Changes in the Law
Under the old OUI statute, a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater was merely one piece of evidence that the Commonwealth could use to prove that the accused was impaired while driving. Under the new MA OUI Statute (Melanie's Law), enacted in November 2005, the Commonwealth may now prosecute under either premises; that 1) the accused was driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs or 2) that the accused's blood alcohol level was .08% or greater. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of either of these theories will get you a guilty in a Massachusetts court.  This is why the breath test evidence has become so critically important to an OUI defense. Let Gregory Casale Attorney At Law find that reasonable doubt in the Commonwealth's case for you. For more information on the new Drunk Driving Statute click on the links above or here titled, Drunk Driving Statute and New Drunk Driving Offenses. 
Protect Your Rights
"Never take any test in life that you cannot pass." This simple principle is never more importantly applied than in the area of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. Many people have heard that you should refuse to take the breath test. However, when an officer tells you that a refusal carries the consequence of a 180 day license suspension, it is difficult to follow the advice. What you probably have not heard is that the police cannot make you take the field sobriety tests either and there is no suspension of license for this refusal. Without breath test and field sobriety evidence, it will be very difficult for the Commonwealth to prove a case against you. If you are found Not Guilty, you may have your license reinstated before the six month suspension has tolled. Your refusal to take the breath test or the field sobriety tests can not be used against you in court. Do not help the police build their case against you. Take no test that you are not absolutely sure you can pass! Let Gregory Casale Attorney At Law protect your rights. Let us get you your license back.
 
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